Each year, Quinnipiac University welcomes as many as 200 transfer students. They come from two- and four-year public and private colleges, and they quickly become part of Quinnipiac’s lively student community. More about being a transfer student... 

To transfer to Quinnipiac, you should have earned credit in college level work after graduating from high school with at least a 2.5 grade-point average. Some programs require a higher GPA. Please see individual programs for their requirements.

To apply:

1) Visit us. We offer admission events, as well as student-led tours. More...

2) File your application. You can apply online, or you can download a paper application (PDF)and send it directly to the admissions office. The online application fee is $30, while the downloaded version is $45. (Hint, hint...)

3) Complete your personal statement. This one-page essay is to be included with your application. It's most helpful if you use that essay to tell us about your previous college experience and your reasons for wanting to transfer to Quinnipiac.

4) Request that your official high school transcript be sent to us. You must do this unless you have completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. It should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

5) Make arrangements to have your official transcripts from all colleges attended sent to us. You’ll need to do this whether or not grades were received.

6) Have your official SAT I or ACT scores sent directly to us. This is required for students who have fewer than 30 credits of college level work. Quinnipiac’s SAT code is 3712;  ACT code is 0582.

7) Include a letter of recommendation. We encourage you to provide one from your adviser or a teacher.

8) Explore financial aid. Transfer students may be eligible for Quinnipiac grants, scholarships and federal financial aid. For the fall semester, you should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid soon after the first of the year. Spring transfers should file the FAFSA for the current year when they apply for admission. More about the FAFSA…

NOTE to those seeking a second bachelor’s degree: You only need to submit the application form, application fee and college transcripts.

Transfer Deadlines
For majors except those listed below with a specific deadline, we review applications once they become complete (rolling admissions). Transfer applications for the fall semester will be considered complete when we receive grades from the previous fall. Please keep in mind that we recommend you apply earlier than the dates listed to be considered for the program of your choice. 

Mid-November - Latest recommended date to file an application for spring semester (January)
Jan. 1 - the FAFSA application becomes available - please file it by March 1 to be considered for all aid programs.
March 1 - Deadline for completed application for physical therapy, athletic training, occupational therapy or nursing programs for the fall semester
April 1 - Latest recommended date to file an application for fall semester (August)